She Who Remains by Rene Karabash

Dive into the extraordinary world of She Who Remains, the landmark Bulgarian queer novel by Rene Karabash. 🌈 Situated in a rural Albanian village, this poignant narrative explores the haunting presence of the Kanun of Lekë Dukagjini—an archaic set of laws that dominate the villagers' lives, much like the looming mountains around them.

Meet Bekija, a character torn between desire and tradition. In a heart-wrenching decision, she opts to become a “sworn virgin,” igniting a chain of tragic events that devastate a family and fracture a beloved relationship. Yet, through this turmoil emerges the revelation that trauma can unearth crucial, albeit uncomfortable, truths. ✨

Karabash employs a poetic stream of consciousness to delve into gender evolution with innovative grace. Don’t miss this compelling journey through hardship and revelation!

📍 Location: Pštrossova 1926/4, 110 00 Praha, Česko
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